Downingtown sixth graders are taking safety into their own hands, literally. The students are receiving training to become certified in CPR and AED use. A local non-profit, Aidan’s Heart, assists in the training, writes Hank Flynn for FOX29.

The non-profit was founded by Christy Marshall-Silva who lost her 12-year-old son, Aidan to cardiac arrest. It’s considered the “number one killer” of young student athletes.  

The class is taught by other students, including 16-year-old Macy Kulp. She said this is a huge opportunity for students to get involved in learning CPR.  

“There’s such a power there for the kids to take a strong role in helping each other and helping our community. And I think that’s just really impactful and powerful,” she says.  

Read more about the CPR program for Downingtown students on FOX29.